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International Business Geography: Case Studies of Corporate Firms (Routledge Studies In International Business And The World Economy Ser.)
By Egbert Wever, Piet Pellenbarg. 2008
Written by eminent scholars who are well known within their fields across Europe, this book explores changes in the international…
economic environment, their impacts on the strategy of firms and the spatial consequences of these changes in strategy.The economic environment in which major companies operate is subject to rapid and important changes.Economics of American Judaism (Routledge Frontiers Of Political Economy Ser.)
By Carmel Chiswick. 2008
This book collects in one readily-accessible volume the pioneering research of Carmel U. Chiswick on the Economics of American Judaism.…
Filling a major gap in the social-scientific literature, Chiswick‘s economic perspective complements that of other social scientists and historians. She demonstrates clearly that economic analysis can deepen our unThe Economics of Search
By Brian McCall, John McCall. 2008
The economics of search is a prominent component of economic theory, and it has a richness and elegance that underpins…
a host of practical applications. In this book Brian and John McCall present a comprehensive overview of the economic theory of search, from the classical model of job search formulated 40 years ago to the recent developments in eqA century of union growth ended in the 1980s. Since then, declining union membership has undermined the Labor Movement‘s achievements…
throughout the advanced capitalist world. As unions have lost membership, declining economic clout and political leverage has left them as weak props upholding wages and programs for social justice. Since the earliesResale Price Maintainance: A Comparative American-European Perspective
By B. S. Yamey. 2008
Resale Price Maintenance deals with selected countries: Canada, the United States of America, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.…
The main emphasis is placed on two subjects, namely, the effects of resale price maintenance and its termination, where this has taken place, as disclosed in official and private investigations; and the development of public policy measures, including consideration of the problems encountered in their implementation. B. S. Yamey, in the volume, defines the major economic issues involved in resale price maintenance and presents a compendium of arguments that have been employed in the debate on resale price maintenance.Taken together, these country studies constitute a compendium of the arguments which have been deployed in debates on resale price maintenance; all the major issues and most of the minor ones are considered or at least mentioned in one or more of the studies in the course of the review of developments in public policy. An introductory chapter, by the editor, sets the scene with an analytical discussion of the major economic issues. This volume considers the historical development of the practice of resale price maintenance and its extent and scope when at its height. It also deals with resale price maintenance in the European Common Market. Dealing with the practice in the constituent countries and also as it is affected by the emerging Common Market policy towards restraint on competition, the volume focus on developments in public policy.Resale Price Maintenance carefully examines all major and many minor issues covers a wide range of trades and products that have been affected by resale price maintenance, and provides fruitful analyses of various empirical studies that have been made on the restraint and/or advancement of commerce.Environmental Economics, Experimental Methods (Routledge Explorations In Environmental Economics Ser.)
By Todd L. Cherry, Stephan Kroll, Jason Shogren. 2008
The experimental method is one commonly applied to issues of environmental economics; this book brings together 63 leading researchers in the…
area and their latest work exploring the behavioural underpinnings of experimental environmental economics. The essays in this volume will be illuminating for both researchers and practitioners, specificThe Impact of European Integration on Regional Structural Change and Cohesion (Routledge Studies In The European Economy)
By Christiane Krieger-Boden, Edgar Morgenroth, George Petrakos. 2008
Edited by three European editors and spanning across Europe, this excellent study focuses on the effects of the European integration…
process on the inter-regional division of labour in both western and Eastern European countries.Using extensive empirical analysis of the changes of regional specialization over a period of two decades, observing itsNew Deal Banking Reforms and Keynesian Welfare State Capitalism
By Ellen Russell. 2008
Russell provides a groundbreaking critique of the orthodox position on the nature of New Deal reforms as well as an…
innovative analysis of the unraveling of those reforms. Russell argues that the success of the New Deal banking reforms in the post-war period initially produced a "pax financus" in which the competitive struggles amongst financial caEconomic Dimensions in Education
By Martin O'Donoghue. 2008
This book examines the economic issues of education from an unusually systematic and broad perspective. Although the book is soundly…
based in economic theory, it is not heavily mathematical.Economic Dimensions in Education is designed to provide an introductory analysis of economic issues in education both in academic life and in the general community. Some of the issues discussed include the nature and reasons for public sector activity in education, the role education plays in providing skilled human resources for an economy, and the economic consequences of migration between countries of educated peoples. The book also deals with various aspects of demand: patterns of educational demand, individual demand for education as a form of social investment for the community, and supply aspects of education as related to types and sizes of educational establishments and problems of ensuring the efficient provision of education.There has been a growing interest in the economic aspects of education. The considerable growth in the volume of educational activity is now at the point where today education is one of the largest industries in most countries and also one of the chief employers of highly skilled personnel. The recognition that education may have a significant influence on the employment and income opportunities and hence affect the distribution of income and wealth in society is also a factor. A final reason stems from the post-war emphasis on economic growth and development, with education playing an important role as a provider of skilled personnel for an economy.This classic volume is comprehensive, clearly written, and will appeal to undergraduates and first-year graduate students. The treatment is firmly embedded in economic theory and is must reading for those professional economists concerned with education.Localised Technological Change: Towards the Economics of Complexity (Routledge Studies In Global Competition Ser.)
By Cristiano Antonelli. 2008
The extent to which firms can react creatively to rather than adjust passively against new techniques and practices is dependent…
on their command of technological knowledge and relative competence. This book explores the characteristics of the path dependent dynamics of localized technological change, demonstrating how the economics of complexity cThis is a book about one of the most controversial concepts in economics: the invisible hand. The author explores the…
unintended social consequences implied by the invisible hand and discusses the mechanisms that bring about these consequences.The book questions, examines and explicates the strengths and weaknesses of invisible-hand explanations coAARP Digital Editions offer you practical tips, proven solutions, and expert guidance. One positive side-effect of the recent financial market…
meltdown that toppled giant, century-old institutions and cost millions their jobs is that it created a strong desire among many Americans to better understand how the U.S. economy functions. In TheLittle Book of Economics, Greg, Ip, one of the country's most recognized and respected economics journalists, walks readers through how the economy really works. Written for the inquisitive layman who doesn't want to plow through academic jargon and Greek letters or pore over charts and tables, The Little Book of Economics offers indispensible insight into how the American economy works – or, doesn't. With engaging and accessible prose, the book Provides a comprehensive understanding of each aspect of our economy from inflation and unemployment to international trade and finance Serves as an insider's guide to the people and institutions that control America's economy such as the Federal Reserve and the federal budget Explains the roots of America's current economic crisis and the risks the country faces in its aftermath, such as stratospheric government debt, while offering advice on overcoming these threats Walks readers through the basic concepts and terminology they need to understand economic news Punctures myths and political spin from both the left and the right with candid and often surprising insight A must read for anyone who wants a better grasp of the economy without taking a course in economics , The Little Book of Economicsis a unique and engaging look at how the economy works in all its wonderful and treacherous ways.Go Figure! New Directions in Advertising Rhetoric
By Edward F. McQuarrie, Barbara J. Phillips. 2008
Rhetorical scholarship has found rich source material in the disciplines of advertising, communications research, and consumer behavior. Advertising, considered as…
a kind of communication, is distinguished by its focus on causing action. Its goal is not simply to communicate ideas, educate, or persuade, but to move a prospect closer to a purchase. The editors of "Go Figure! New Directions in Advertising Rhetoric" have been involved in developing the scholarship of advertising rhetoric for many years. In this volume they have assembled the most current and authoritative new perspectives on this topic. The chapter authors all present previously unpublished concepts that represent advances beyond what is already known about advertising rhetoric. In the opening and closing chapters editors Ed McQuarrie and Barbara Phillips provide an integrative view of the current state of the art in advertising rhetoric.The Economics of Recreation, Leisure and Tourism
By John Tribe. 2016
One of the leading texts in the field The Economics of Recreation Leisure and Tourism is the ideal…
introduction to the fundamentals of economics in these industries helping you to pass an economics module as part of tourism recreation events or sport management degrees It is written in an engaging style that assumes no prior knowledge of economics It applies economic theory to a range of tourism industry issues at the consumer business national and international level by using topical examples to give the theory real-world context This book is richly illustrated with diagrams and contains a range of features such as international case studies showcasing current issues review questions and extracts from journals to aid understanding and further knowledge as well as new data and statistics This fifth edition has been revised and updated to include New content on recent economic data consumer choice looking at income-leisure decision approaches growth areas of sports and events environmental issues the impact of the global economic crisis and what may happen in the future Evidence is put forward to provide a sense of the dynamics of world economies Updated and new international case studies throughout that demonstrate theoretical principles of economics as applied to tourism Updated companion website with PowerPoint slidesThe Multilevel Politics of Trade presents a timely comparative analysis of eight federations (plus the European Union) to explore why…
some sub-federal actors have become more active in trade politics in recent years. As the contributing authors find, there is considerable variation in the intensity and modes of sub-federal participation. This they attribute to three key factors: the distinctive institutional features of federal systems; the nature and scope of trade policy and trade agreements; and the extent of social mobilization that accompanies a particular trade policy conversation. As a whole, The Multilevel Politics of Trade argues that sub-federal actors’ interests (jurisdictional, political, and economic) are what motivate them to participate in trade debates. However, institutional configurations, coupled with the influence of civil society actors, political parties, and others determine the nature and scope of that participation. Informed by a deep knowledge of federal dynamics, this volume provides extensive comparative analyses of all seven of the North American and European federations and represents a significant intervention into the study of both federalism and political economy.Beyond Market Assumptions: Oil Price as a Global Institution
By Andrei V. Belyi. 2020
This book defines oil price as a social institution that exists beyond supply-demand mechanisms. Discussing oil markets in the context…
of the broader sociology of prices, it covers a number of theoretical and practical dimensions, such as new market uncertainties and trends, and social perceptions of energy security and of power. Further, based on case studies it explores the implications for OPEC, Russia, and Central and Eastern Europe, as well as for the energy transition and for international investment arbitration. Featuring contributions from leading academics, researchers and business professionals, the book offers an interdisciplinary perspective on the oil price.“This book brings together an impressive team of scholars with fresh perspectives on the oil price. Even as the world attempts energy transition, oil consumption continues and the oil price is likely to become even more unpredictable and unclear than in the past. This book helps make sense of this challenging topic.”-Indra Overland is a Research Professor and Head of Centre for Energy Research, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)“A revealing and multidimensional analysis of oil price fluctuations in a market that seeks less uncertainty. This book discusses market and price evolution in the context of market theories, history and real-time market analysis. A welcome and timely contribution to our understanding of global energy markets.”Dr. Sara Vakhshouri is Founder and President of SVB Energy International and Professor of Energy Security at the Institute of World Politics.Wirtschaftspolitik der Volksrepublik China
By Barbara Darimont. 2020
Dieses Buch befasst sich mit der aktuellen Wirtschaftspolitik der Volksrepublik China. Neben einem kurzen Überblick über die Wirtschaftsgeschichte seit der…
Gründung und den Diskussionen über die Wirtschaftsmodelle, wird sowohl ein Überblick über die Unternehmensformen als auch über den chinesischen Arbeitsmarkt gegeben. Ein besonderes Augenmerk legt das Buch auf die Entwicklung des chinesischen E-Commercesektors. Ebenso bedeutend ist Chinas Umweltproblematik vor dem Hintergrund der Klimakrise. Ohne Innovationen, beispielsweise in der Energiegewinnung und Abfallwirtschaft, wird die chinesische Wirtschaft kaum weiter wachsen können. Daher liegt ein Schwerpunkt des Buches auf der Wirtschaftspolitik im Umweltbereich. Schließlich wird die Außenpolitik inklusive der Seidenstraßeninitiative untersucht. Ziel dieses Buches ist es, die genannten Entwicklungen aufzuzeigen. Es richtet sich an Laien, die im Chinageschäft tätig sind, ebenso wie an Studienanfänger, die einen Überblick über die wirtschaftspolitischen Institutionen und die aktuellen Entwicklungen erhalten möchten.On the Role of Paradigms in Finance (Alternative Voices in Contemporary Economics)
By Kavous Ardalan. 2008
Social theory can usefully be conceived in terms of four key paradigms: functionalist, interpretive, radical humanist and radical structuralist. The…
four paradigms are founded upon different assumptions about the nature of society and each generates distinctive theories, concepts and analytical tools. Finance theory is based on the functionalist paradigm and for the most part finance theorists are unaware of the philosophical tradition to which they belong. By relating finance to the four paradigms, Ardalan's work offers a concise understanding of the multifaceted nature of finance. He recommends theorists adopt a diversity of paradigms and discusses its benefits by application to the following phenomena: the development of academic finance, the mathematical language of academic finance, the mathematics of academic finance, money, corporate governance, markets, technology and education.Mikroökonomik: Eine Einführung
By Friedrich Breyer. 2020
Gegenstand des Buches ist die Erklärung des Angebots- und Nachfrageverhaltens von Haushalten und Unternehmungen und ihr Zusammenwirken auf Güter- und…
Faktormärkten. Zentrales Analysekonzept ist dabei das (allgemeine) Gleichgewicht. Das Buch macht von der algebraischen Methode rigoros Gebrauch, es verwendet auch moderne dualitätstheoretische Konzepte, die im weiteren Studium von großem Nutzen sind: das Envelope-Theorem und die Optimalwertfunktionen. Studierende erhalten mit diesem Lehrbuch einen kompakten Überblick über das mikroökonomische Instrumentarium, das sie über das gesamte Studium der Volkswirtschaftslehre benötigen. Die 7. Auflage wurde umfassend überarbeitet und aktualisiert. Zusätzliche Praxisanwendungen verbessern die Anschaulichkeit der Darstellung.Zusätzliche Fragen per App: Laden Sie die Springer-Nature-Flashcards-App kostenlos herunter und nutzen Sie exklusives Zusatzmaterial, um Ihr Wissen zu prüfen.Gambling on the American Dream: Atlantic City and the Casino Era (Financial History #4)
By James R Karmel. 2008
Provides a historical perspective for understanding the exponential growth of casinos in the United States since 1990, by telling the…
story of Atlantic City, New Jersey since the 1970s. This work uses oral history to focus on the human stories of the region in addition to the broader story of economic and social impacts.